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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 6, 2002)
Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, February 6, 2002 By Jacqueline Ramsay W e ll, well, the S e n io r ladies got the jump on Old Man Win ter. They ________________ h a v e been doing the spring house cleaning since the 19th of Jan uary. On the 20th, a lady voiced her opinion. She “wished it would snow". Low and behold, it snowed in the wee hours of the 22nd. Careful what you wish for, you just might get it. It kept me from my appointed rounds for three days. (I’m a chicken on slushy, snow blowing roads.) Lots of other folks took advantage of it, though, and started their spring cleaning in closets, store rooms and other hidy holes, bringing the center many new items. February Calendar: Business Meeting - Feb. 1 at 1:00 p.m. Open to public. Nutrition Meeting - Feb. 4 Committee only. Hearing Aid Dr. - Feb. 8 at 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Sr. Center Valentines Lunch - Feb. 13 5 Area Luncheon - Feb. 25 Scappoose Senior Center Doll Club - Feb. 26 at 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sr. Center Several ladies and one gent took the Food Handlers test this month. Since there are still so many “Bugs” in town, you never know when you might be called in to a public kitchen to fill in. We are all saddened by the sudden passing of Gerri Baker. She will be missed. I notice winter is still with us. As the ladies cleaned out their store room this past week, they found a very unwelcome guest in a box they were emp tying. Where was the last time you found a Black Widow spi der? She was of good size and didn’t live long, I can assure you. Made us rather cautious plunging into other boxes, I can tell you. I can’t recall if I’ve ever found one around my house in the 16 years I’ve lived here. I thought it too damp. Visiting with Vernonia Cares folks the other day, I found they, too, are in need of some mas culine help. Someone that can lift and carry case goods, espe cially on freight day. They are open Tuesday and Thursday. Stop in and see them if you’ve got idle time. The center has had one gent come in and offer his time and talents to do several seemingly small, but necessary, jobs. A God-send to us - Thank you. We could use a pick up and driver to help us get our card board to the Sentry Market shredding machine, also. Can’t ■........................................... -— ....................................................................... Sara Marie Hines Jenkins Rice of Wisconsin, and Harold and Eileen Gatzke of Montana. Sue and David Jenkins are pleased to announce the adop tion of Sara Marie Hines Jenk ins, 5 years old, on January 15, 2002. She will join a brother, Michael, at the family home in Vernonia. Christopher Jordan Lioyd Devin Tylor Bergren was born January 21, 2002, to Jake and Chrisy Bergren of Vernon ia. He weighed 7 pounds and was 19-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Alfred and Diane Forrest of Vernonia and Harold and Kathy Gatzke of Wisconsin. Great-grandparents are Ro bert and Violet Forrest of Cres cent, Raymond and Ruth Bous- laugh of Gales Creek, Stanley * < * / * » J v > * * * »j ’ » * • •• *- * > * ? * ♦ '* t * * -, .. V I, Rhe Rock Creek Bridge was decorated with a little snowman during last week’s storm. B r id g e S t r e e t A n tiq u e s INFORMATION NUMBERS COLCO Transportation ........................ 429-4304 Senior Advocate.. 429-9112 Senior Center..... 429-3912 A n tiq u es & C ollectibles B u y - S e ll - T rad e - C o n sig n m en ts W elco m e L a y a w a y - G ift C ertifica tes 711 B rid g e S tr e e t, V ernon ia I W e l ooma additions Devin Tylor Bergren pay cash, but couia get you a noon meal. I know I get to feeling “nag- gy” telling you we need muscle help all the time, but I really don’t want to walk the street with a sandwich board on my back and have folks frowning at me. Also, this past week, some one left us a message (in ink) on the front of our building. Why, I’m not sure, but if you have an ax to grind, please be big enough to come inside and tell us to our face. Business Meetings are the first Friday of each month, or we can call a special council meeting. We’ve a couple going to put on our “Sun Porch” roof when the rain slows - Thank You. Plan on Valentines Lunch, February 13. There is an Ivech Porcelain Nite Light - going to a lucky person. Tickets - 3/$1.00 Something planned for each month - come join in. The first Friday of each month, the thrift store will closed at 1:00 p.m., due to the business meeting. Turn your frowns upside down. See you around. Christopher Jordan Lloyd was born December 15, 2001, to Adam John Lloyd and Shawnna Marie Mulvey of Ver nonia. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. He will join a sister, Melissa Mulvey, at the family home in Vernonia. Grandparents are Brenda and Micheál Kelly of Gardena, California, Vicky and Larry Lloyd of Vernonia, and Joe Mulvey of Apple Valley, Califor nia. Great-grandparents are Bet ty Vaughn of Vernonia, Leo and Darlene Mulvey of Apple Valley, California, Beth and Arthur Conger of Brigham, Utah, and _____ Fred and Gloria Lloyd of Elba, Idaho. Isaac Adam Olson Isaac Adam Olson was born January 6, 2002 to Kristin Olson and Greg Reynolds of Vernonia. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Candice Olson of Vernonia, Jeff Olson of Iowa, and Glen and Donna Reynolds of Vernonia. Great-grandparents are Jan ice Baer of Portland, Pat and Arnie Olson of Iowa, Donovan and Edna Reynolds of Vernon ia and Robert and Dorothy Walker of Clatskanie. PleoAe, lu p p & d the oduesdiAeM- uthe nushe 4fO44* free com m un ity tteu^popeA. possible. 503 369-1687 / 503 429-0259 (Buds & (Blooms Valentine Special 1 Doz. Roses, Sparkling Cider and a Teddy Bear ju st New: Gifts by M orning Glory Open Mon-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM 859 Bridge Street, Vernonia • 503-429-9273
